RawSerp vs Serper
Serper is cheap for Google-only usage. RawSerp adds Markdown output, async batch, simple monthly plans, and a roadmap beyond Google-only.
| Feature | Serper | RawSerp |
|---|---|---|
| Markdown output for LLM context | ||
| Async batch processing | ||
| Google search | ||
| Bing search | soon | |
| DuckDuckGo search | soon | |
| Geo targeting (gl, hl) | ||
| Pagination | ||
| Related searches | ||
| RESTful JSON API (POST) |
Built for AI work, not just Google
Markdown output
Every result includes a pre-formatted markdown field. Serper returns raw JSON — you'd write your own formatter before injecting results into an LLM prompt.
Async batch
Submit thousands of queries as a single background job and collect results by polling or webhook — no rate-limit choreography in your own code.
Engine-ready
Serper is Google-only. RawSerp is built around one engine parameter and an identical response shape — Google today, with Bing and DuckDuckGo coming soon.
Why switch from Serper to RawSerp?
RawSerp provides native Markdown output for direct LLM prompt injection, async batch processing, simple monthly plans, and a clean REST API. Google is live today, with Bing and DuckDuckGo coming soon.
Is RawSerp more expensive than Serper?
It depends on volume. RawSerp uses simple monthly plans with a 7-day free trial, so you can try it before paying. For teams running batch RAG grounding jobs, the async batch API and Markdown output cut integration and processing work significantly.